James Torrez
James joined KTVU in January 2021. Since his time, he's reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, mass shootings in San Jose and Sacramento, as well as playoff runs for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors.
James began his career as a reporter/fill-in anchor at WTVC in Chattanooga Tennessee, where he was named Best TV News Reporter by Tennessee Associated Press in 2017. After 2.5 years, he moved back home to West Palm Beach where he became a multimedia journalist at WPEC. There, he earned an EMMY nomination for his work covering the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian striking the Bahamas.
James was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications with a specialization in News and Producing at the University of Florida. In college, James won a professional Florida Associated Press award for a feature piece produced with a study abroad group in Florence, Italy.
Coming from South Florida, James was excited to escape the humidity and learn about the microclimates of the Bay Area. He also loves to explore the different cuisines in each district of San Francisco; you can easily find him looking for the next DIm Sum spot in Chinatown. James also enjoys all kinds of sports. He plays and coaches soccer and volleyball in the Bay Area. On Saturdays in the Fall, you can find James rooting on his beloved Gators on the college football field.
The latest from James Torrez
Santa Rosa high school principal ousted following violence on campus
The Santa Rosa City Schools district decided Elsie Allen High School Principal Gabriel Albavera would not return to his post next year.
Police hold community workshops after trouble at Santa Rosa schools
Schools in Santa Rosa have faced a recent flurry of challenges, including fatal drug overdoses, a stabbing and a student who was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded gun and knife onto campus.
VTA strike threatens commute for thousands
Around 100,000 riders will be impacted each and every day by the strike, which will suspend bus and light rail services for the foreseeable future.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus won't resign following Measure A vote
Initial results from the special election for Measure A were released just after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those early results showed that more than 85% voted yes, while 14% voted no on giving the board the power to remove the sheriff.
Measure A: San Mateo County voters to decide if supes can have power to fire sheriff
San Mateo County voters on Tuesday will decide how to handle the fate of Sheriff Christina Corpus by deciding whether to give the board of supervisors the power to fire her.
Rohnert Park elementary school to reopen after vandals break in
Vandalism at a Rohnert Park elementary school forced district officials to shut down John Reed Elementary on Monday in order to clean up the mess that the superintendent says impacted about 50% of the classrooms and school facilities.
Bay Area Panthers hold open tryouts for 2025 season
From the outdoor football field at San Jose City College, athletes are hoping to impress coaches for a spot on an indoor football team.
Stanford University freezing hires, preparing for Trump administration cuts
Stanford University is freezing its hires for future staff and they are also considering cutting positions as cuts to federal government funding continue.
State Farm asks California again to raise homeowner insurance rates by 22%
State Farm wants to raise its rates by about 22% for California homeowners, which would affect about one million people.
San Francisco weather: Rain causes freeway floodings, Santa Cruz evacuations
Rain pounded down throughout the Bay Area on Thursday, causing freeways to flood and Santa Cruz County residents to evacuate because of heavy rains and rising water.